pudding vs pud

pudding and pud both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
pudding	Yes	No	No	No
pud	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, pudding and pud are synonyms defined as:

pudding and pud: (British) the dessert course of a meal (`pud' is used informally)

pudding (noun)	pud (noun)
any of various soft sweet desserts thickened usually with flour and baked or boiled or steamed	(British) the dessert course of a meal (`pud' is used informally)
any of various soft thick unsweetened baked dishes
(British) the dessert course of a meal (`pud' is used informally)